Publisher: Graffeg Limited
Water voles are a newly endangered species. Through informative chapters ranging from the physiological and environmental to the water vole's inclusion in myth, legend, art and literature, The Water Vole Book is an ideal guide to its subject for all nature lovers, beautifully illustrated throughout with new photography and artwork.
Revolutionizing Your Health Journey Enter a realm where healthcare and technology converge, offering groundbreaking opportunities for personalized care. This engaging book explores how the digital revolution is transforming healthcare, reshaping our medical approaches, and impacting patient care profoundly. Imagine a future where data not only records your health history but guides your wellness journey. Through big data, genomics, and AI, treatments tailored to individual needs become possible. Discover advancements in genetic testing and AI's role in precise diagnosis and treatment. Explore how wearables and telemedicine enhance patient engagement and expand healthcare access, transforming lives and expectations. In this digital era, healthcare knows you as well as you know yourself. Uncover how predictive analytics is revolutionizing preventative care and delve into real-world applications of these technologies through case studies. Understand the ethical dimensions of innovation. Whether you're a healthcare professional, tech enthusiast, or curious about medicine's future, this book vividly brings a health-aware world to life. Ready to glimpse the future and join the healthcare evolution? Explore these pages to discover what it means to live healthily in the digital age. Begin your journey towards understanding personalized medicine, offering a path to improved well-being. Don't miss the chance to engage with a future where healthcare is tailored for you.Show book
The news about wildlife is dire—more than 900 species have been wiped off the planet since industrialization. Against this bleak backdrop, however, there are also glimmers of hope and crucial lessons to be learned from animals that have defied global trends toward extinction: bears in Italy, bison in North America, whales in the Atlantic. These populations are back from the brink, some of them in numbers unimaginable in a century. How has this happened? What shifts in thinking did it demand? In crisp, transporting prose, Christopher Preston reveals the mysteries and challenges at the heart of these resurgences. Drawing on compelling personal stories from the researchers, Indigenous people, and activists who know the creatures best, Preston weaves together a gripping narrative of how some species are taking back vital, ecological roles. Each section of the book offers a philosophical shift in how humans ought to think about animals, passionately advocating for the changes in attitude necessary for wildlife recovery. Tenacious Beasts is quintessential nature writing for the Anthropocene, touching on different facets of ecological restoration from Indigenous knowledge to rewilding practices. More important, perhaps, the book offers a road map—and a measure of hope—for a future in which humans and animals can once again coexist.Show book
Ball Lightning is a phenomena which definitely exists. One European study counted over 5,000 sightings of these weird balls. It also seems to be similar to old tales of the “Will O the Wisp” and World War Two Foo Fighters. St. Elmos Fire also has similar observations so data on this phenomenon are included too. There are many potential explanations but none are confirmed. Although most seem to appear around thunderstorms this is not always the case. My own belief is that these objects are controlled by some type of intelligence and we will discuss reasons for this later in the book. In this book you will read a lot of background information and sightings stories by persons for the last hundreds of years. This is just another mystery in our strange world which cries out for more investigation.Show book
Networking and Cybersecurity: Strategies, Tools, and Tips for the Digital Age dives deep into the essential realms of digital networking and the critical field of cybersecurity, offering readers a comprehensive guide through the complex, ever-evolving landscape of our connected world. This book is meticulously crafted to bridge gaps in understanding, providing a foundational knowledge base for beginners while offering advanced insights for seasoned professionals in the IT and cybersecurity domains. The journey begins with an exploration of the digital age, tracing the evolution of networking and cybersecurity and their pivotal roles in shaping our modern world. Readers are then guided through the fundamentals of networking, including network types, topologies, protocols, and the intricacies of IP addressing and subnetting. The narrative seamlessly transitions into the domain of cybersecurity, unpacking the principles of protecting data integrity, confidentiality, and availability against an ever-growing threat landscape. A distinctive feature of this book is its holistic approach, intertwining networking and cybersecurity concepts to reflect their real-world interdependence. It offers an in-depth look at network security measures, from firewalls and intrusion detection systems to sophisticated endpoint protection strategies. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are examined for their profound impacts on networking and cybersecurity practices. This book is your gateway to mastering the critical disciplines of networking and cybersecurity. Join us in exploring the foundations and future directions of these indispensable fields, and arm yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the digital age.Show book
Since first domesticating the chicken thousands of years ago, humans have become exceptionally adept at raising them for food. Yet most people rarely interact with chickens or know much about them. In Under the Henfluence, culture reporter Tove Danovich explores the lives of these quirky, mysterious birds who stole her heart the moment her first box of chicks arrived at the post office. From a hatchery in Iowa to a chicken show in Ohio to a rooster rescue in Minnesota, Danovich interviews the people breeding, training, healing, and, most importantly, adoring chickens. With more than 26 billion chickens living on industrial farms around the world, they’re easy to dismiss as just another dinner ingredient. Yet Danovich's reporting reveals the hidden cleverness, quiet sweetness, and irresistible personalities of these birds, as well as the complex human-chicken relationship that has evolved over centuries. This glimpse into the lives of backyard chickens doesn't just help us to understand chickens better—it also casts light back on ourselves and what we've ignored throughout the explosive growth of industrial agriculture. Woven with delightful and sometimes heartbreaking anecdotes from Danovich's own henhouse, Under the Henfluence proves that chickens are so much more than what they bring to the table.Show book
In the ever-evolving landscape of project management, where adaptability is key and success is measured in efficiency, “Lean Project Management” emerges as the indispensable guide for navigating the complexities of modern projects. This comprehensive book delves into the core principles of Lean Thinking and explores how they can revolutionize project management practices. From understanding the philosophy behind Lean to mastering key concepts like waste elimination, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement, this book provides a roadmap for project managers, leaders, and teams seeking streamlined success. Discover how Lean principles can be seamlessly integrated into project initiation, planning, execution, and closure, revolutionizing each phase for maximum impact. Explore Lean tools and techniques, from A3 Problem Solving to Kanban, and witness their transformative influence on project efficiency. Through engaging case studies spanning industries such as manufacturing, information technology, healthcare, and construction, learn how real-world projects have harnessed Lean methodologies to overcome challenges and achieve unprecedented success. This book isn't just about theory—it's a hands-on guide. Uncover practical insights into Lean in team collaboration, execution, and monitoring, ensuring that every project becomes a dynamic journey of continuous improvement. Overcome challenges, foster team collaboration, and celebrate success with proven Lean practices that stand the test of time. As the future of project management unfolds, “Lean Project Management” also explores emerging trends, including the intersection of Lean with Industry 4.0, the integration of artificial intelligence, and the role of Lean in sustainable development.Show book
